Second Life Forums Archive - Stop Away Timeout???

Thumdar Yaffle

Registered User

Join date: 10 Jun 2005

Posts: 24

11-08-2005 11:07

My first SL post!

Is there any way to stop SL from timing out? Often times I'm AFK and I keep getting booted.

Thumdar

Travis Lambert

White dog, red collar

Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 2,819

11-08-2005 11:23

An application running on your PC such as "Anti-Idle" is about the only way to defeat the Away timeout.

That - or Jam a Quarter in your page down key when you step away

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Nala Galatea

Pink Dragon Kung-Fu

Join date: 12 Nov 2003

Posts: 335

11-08-2005 11:26

From: Travis Lambert

That - or Jam a Quarter in your page down key when you step away

*jams a quarter in Travis* That'll keep you awake.

FlipperPA Peregrine

Magically Delicious!

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 3,703

11-08-2005 11:29

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Mouse_and_Keyboard_Utilities/Aarons_Cliker.html

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Mouse_and_Keyboard_Utilities/Mouse_Mover.html

http://www.jumbo.com/file/6934.htm

Try them out. You can have them move your mouse every "X" seconds to avoid getting logged out. People use to use it to help their dwell, even though it really didn't, and several clubs still use them just to have the attraction of a bunch of AFK green dots on the map - heh.

I used it to gather avatar name/key pairs at the welcome area for my gift giving database, but gave it up with the new 4-sim set up.

Regards,

-flip

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Enabran Templar

Capitalist Pig

Join date: 26 Aug 2004

Posts: 4,506

11-08-2005 11:35

Heh, I remember back when the idle logout was broken. I woke up after eight or so hours of idle with a primwang strategically positioned at the front of my (attached) siegeBot.

Careful what you wish for!

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Aurael Neurocam

Will script for food

Join date: 25 Oct 2005

Posts: 267

11-08-2005 11:42

you could use a program to send occasional keypresses in to SL... chat text or something.

I can understand the timeout feature. Why should LL spend bandwidth sending data to a client that is not using the system? But if you're constantly getting bumped when you're away just a "little bit" too long, that's an issue.

I have attached a little program called "Keep Alive".

Put any text in the text box and check the little box called "Active". It will send that chat text to the SL window once a minute. Use this to trigger an AFK gesture, or you could put "/1 yada yada" in the text box and the text would be hidden from other users.

Hugsy Penguin

Sky Junkie

Join date: 20 Jun 2005

Posts: 851

11-08-2005 12:11

Use an old worn out mouse that can't keep the cursor still even when the mouse isn't moving.

(I know someone who has one of these, hehe).

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Burke Prefect

Cafe Owner, Superhero

Join date: 29 Oct 2004

Posts: 2,785

11-08-2005 12:13

SOmeone once sugested attaching a wireless optical mouse to a cat's tail..... I hope he was joking.

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Gabe Lippmann

"Phone's ringing, Dude."

Join date: 14 Jun 2004

Posts: 4,219

11-08-2005 12:16

From: Burke Prefect

SOmeone once sugested attaching a wireless optical mouse to a cat's tail..... I hope he was joking.

I hope not. Cat's love computers. Let them play. I would go with duct tape though.

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Travis Bjornson

Registered User

Join date: 25 Sep 2005

Posts: 188

11-08-2005 12:16

From: someone

Use an old worn out mouse that can't keep the cursor still

Now that's a creative suggestion.

Pendari Lorentz

Senior Member

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 4,372

11-08-2005 12:17

I never get logged out if I am in a dance animation that loops. *shrug*

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FlipperPA Peregrine

Magically Delicious!

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 3,703

11-08-2005 13:08

From: Pendari Lorentz

I never get logged out if I am in a dance animation that loops. *shrug*

PenPen, in the almost 2 years I've known you, I've NEVER known you to be AFK except for the 60 seconds it takes you to mix a drink!

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Pendari Lorentz

Senior Member

Join date: 5 Sep 2003

Posts: 4,372

11-08-2005 13:11

From: FlipperPA Peregrine

PenPen, in the almost 2 years I've known you, I've NEVER known you to be AFK except for the 60 seconds it takes you to mix a drink!

*gasp*!!

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Zapoteth Zaius

Is back

Join date: 14 Feb 2004

Posts: 5,634

11-08-2005 13:16

Whats the point of this "feature" given it doesn't help your dwell (as if your just there for 5 minutes and then don't come back on its the same as if you're there all day), and that its so easily gotten around with programs? I know I've gone to answer the phone or door and been logged out, its just annoying..

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Aurael Neurocam

Will script for food

Join date: 25 Oct 2005

Posts: 267

11-08-2005 19:36

From: Zapoteth Zaius

Whats the point of this "feature" given it doesn't help your dwell (as if your just there for 5 minutes and then don't come back on its the same as if you're there all day), and that its so easily gotten around with programs? I know I've gone to answer the phone or door and been logged out, its just annoying..

It saves bandwidth by reducing the number of computers that are connected to the grid when the user is not at the controls. Those computers still use resources, even when the user is not actively doing anything.

Having said that... it would be nice to have a "re-connect" button so that we don't have to quit the app to re-connect!!!

Argent Stonecutter

Emergency Mustelid

Join date: 20 Sep 2005

Posts: 20,263

11-15-2005 12:11

From: Aurael Neurocam

Having said that... it would be nice to have a "re-connect" button so that we don't have to quit the app to re-connect!!!

Hell yes, but I'd rather they spent their time on other stuff first. Like... a llSetAnimationPoint(vector pos_offset, rotation rot_offset) I could put in my Animation Overrider so my smaller-than-average character wouldn't end up sitting half-embedded in the ground when I use animations built for statuesque 2.1 meter "ideal avs".

Stop Away Timeout???
Thumdar Yaffle Registered User Join date: 10 Jun 2005 Posts: 24	11-08-2005 11:07 My first SL post! Is there any way to stop SL from timing out? Often times I'm AFK and I keep getting booted. Thumdar
Travis Lambert White dog, red collar Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,819	11-08-2005 11:23 An application running on your PC such as "Anti-Idle" is about the only way to defeat the Away timeout. That - or Jam a Quarter in your page down key when you step away _____________________ ------------------ The Shelter The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
Nala Galatea Pink Dragon Kung-Fu Join date: 12 Nov 2003 Posts: 335	11-08-2005 11:26 From: Travis Lambert That - or Jam a Quarter in your page down key when you step away jams a quarter in Travis That'll keep you awake.
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	11-08-2005 11:29 http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Mouse_and_Keyboard_Utilities/Aarons_Cliker.html http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/Mouse_and_Keyboard_Utilities/Mouse_Mover.html http://www.jumbo.com/file/6934.htm Try them out. You can have them move your mouse every "X" seconds to avoid getting logged out. People use to use it to help their dwell, even though it really didn't, and several clubs still use them just to have the attraction of a bunch of AFK green dots on the map - heh. I used it to gather avatar name/key pairs at the welcome area for my gift giving database, but gave it up with the new 4-sim set up. Regards, -flip _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Enabran Templar Capitalist Pig Join date: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 4,506	11-08-2005 11:35 Heh, I remember back when the idle logout was broken. I woke up after eight or so hours of idle with a primwang strategically positioned at the front of my (attached) siegeBot. Careful what you wish for! _____________________ From: Hiro Pendragon Furthermore, as Second Life goes to the Metaverse, and this becomes an open platform, Linden Lab risks lawsuit in court and [attachment culling] will, I repeat WILL be reverse in court. Second Life Forums: Who needs Reason when you can use bold tags?
Aurael Neurocam Will script for food Join date: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 267	11-08-2005 11:42 you could use a program to send occasional keypresses in to SL... chat text or something. I can understand the timeout feature. Why should LL spend bandwidth sending data to a client that is not using the system? But if you're constantly getting bumped when you're away just a "little bit" too long, that's an issue. I have attached a little program called "Keep Alive". Put any text in the text box and check the little box called "Active". It will send that chat text to the SL window once a minute. Use this to trigger an AFK gesture, or you could put "/1 yada yada" in the text box and the text would be hidden from other users.
Hugsy Penguin Sky Junkie Join date: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 851	11-08-2005 12:11 Use an old worn out mouse that can't keep the cursor still even when the mouse isn't moving. (I know someone who has one of these, hehe). HP
Burke Prefect Cafe Owner, Superhero Join date: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 2,785	11-08-2005 12:13 SOmeone once sugested attaching a wireless optical mouse to a cat's tail..... I hope he was joking. _____________________ My Blog \| My Board \| My Cafe\| My Slex
Gabe Lippmann "Phone's ringing, Dude." Join date: 14 Jun 2004 Posts: 4,219	11-08-2005 12:16 From: Burke Prefect SOmeone once sugested attaching a wireless optical mouse to a cat's tail..... I hope he was joking. I hope not. Cat's love computers. Let them play. I would go with duct tape though. _____________________ go to Nocturnal Threads
Travis Bjornson Registered User Join date: 25 Sep 2005 Posts: 188	11-08-2005 12:16 From: someone Use an old worn out mouse that can't keep the cursor still Now that's a creative suggestion.
Pendari Lorentz Senior Member Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,372	11-08-2005 12:17 I never get logged out if I am in a dance animation that loops. shrug _____________________ hugs everyone
FlipperPA Peregrine Magically Delicious! Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 3,703	11-08-2005 13:08 From: Pendari Lorentz I never get logged out if I am in a dance animation that loops. shrug PenPen, in the almost 2 years I've known you, I've NEVER known you to be AFK except for the 60 seconds it takes you to mix a drink! _____________________ Peregrine Salon: www.PeregrineSalon.com - my consulting company Second Blogger: www.SecondBlogger.com - free, fully integrated Second Life blogging for all avatars!
Pendari Lorentz Senior Member Join date: 5 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,372	11-08-2005 13:11 From: FlipperPA Peregrine PenPen, in the almost 2 years I've known you, I've NEVER known you to be AFK except for the 60 seconds it takes you to mix a drink! gasp!! _____________________ hugs everyone
Zapoteth Zaius Is back Join date: 14 Feb 2004 Posts: 5,634	11-08-2005 13:16 Whats the point of this "feature" given it doesn't help your dwell (as if your just there for 5 minutes and then don't come back on its the same as if you're there all day), and that its so easily gotten around with programs? I know I've gone to answer the phone or door and been logged out, its just annoying.. _____________________ I have the right to remain silent. Anything I say will be misquoted and used against me. --------------- Zapoteth Designs, Temotu (100,50) ---------------
Aurael Neurocam Will script for food Join date: 25 Oct 2005 Posts: 267	11-08-2005 19:36 From: Zapoteth Zaius Whats the point of this "feature" given it doesn't help your dwell (as if your just there for 5 minutes and then don't come back on its the same as if you're there all day), and that its so easily gotten around with programs? I know I've gone to answer the phone or door and been logged out, its just annoying.. It saves bandwidth by reducing the number of computers that are connected to the grid when the user is not at the controls. Those computers still use resources, even when the user is not actively doing anything. Having said that... it would be nice to have a "re-connect" button so that we don't have to quit the app to re-connect!!!
Argent Stonecutter Emergency Mustelid Join date: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 20,263	11-15-2005 12:11 From: Aurael Neurocam Having said that... it would be nice to have a "re-connect" button so that we don't have to quit the app to re-connect!!! Hell yes, but I'd rather they spent their time on other stuff first. Like... a llSetAnimationPoint(vector pos_offset, rotation rot_offset) I could put in my Animation Overrider so my smaller-than-average character wouldn't end up sitting half-embedded in the ground when I use animations built for statuesque 2.1 meter "ideal avs".

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